HomeMy WebLinkAboutTC Res 2012-10-17RESOLUTION NO. 39-2012
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
OF THE TOWN OF TIBURON
IN SUPPORT OF MEASURE A
ON THE NOVEMBER 6, 2012 BALLOT
WHEREAS, Marin County residents cherish their parks, agricultural land and
open space areas and want to continue to be a good stewards of these lands for future
generations; and
WHEREAS, budget pressures and dwindling resources have led to the
deterioration of county parks and preserves, and placed unprotected farmland at risk of
development; and
WHEREAS, on August 7, 2012, the Marin County Board of Supervisors adopted
an ordinance to be placed on the November 6, 2012 ballot that would increase the local
sales tax by one-quarter percent for a period of nine years and is estimated to generate
$10 million annually for Marin County parks, open space, and farmland preservation;
and
WHEREAS, the ordinance contains an expenditure plan which calls for 65% of
the funds to protect or restore natural resources and maintain existing county parks and
open space preserves and natural lands; 20% to be dedicated to farmland preservation of
family fauns and ranches through conservations easements and similar methods; and
15% to be available as grants to cities, towns and special districts to maintain, restore or
renovate existing parks, open spaces preserves, recreation programs and vegetation to
promote biodiversity and reduce wildlife risks, as well as to construct new parks and
recreational facilities or acquire parklands; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Tiburon stands to benefit greatly from passage of this
ballot measure;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of
Tiburon formally endorses Measure A on the November 6, 2012 ballot and urges all
voters in the Town of Tiburon to vote for passage of this measure.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of October, 2012 by t/e,
llowing vote:
ericks, O'Donnell
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Collins, Doyle, F aFred
NAPES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
JIM F ER, MAY-OR
TO F TIBURON
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ATTEST:
11(x / -A /
DIANE CRANE IACOPI, TOWN CLERK
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